Wheat Stitch™ Chickens

Looking for a project that's quick, fun, and just a little bit addictive? **Meet the Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Chickens!** These adorable chickens work up fast and come in two sizes — Small and Large — perfect for starting your own little crochet flock. You can use any yarn you have lying around (gauge isn’t a big deal here!), and the body is made with the beautiful, textured wheat stitch that everyone’s loving right now. Whether you make just one or find yourself hooked and making a whole coop full, these chickens are sure to bring a smile! Making your chicken is easy-peasy. First, we’ll make the body using the wheat stitch™ in joined and turned rounds. Then, we’ll crochet the extra details (Comb and Tail Feathers). We’ll add eyes (the pattern calls for safety eyes, but always remember that they aren’t recommended for young children) and a simple beak, and finish by sewing the top closed, attaching the Comb and Feathers as we go. [A video tutorial is included with the pattern.][1] CROCHET HOOK: [G+/7 (4.50mm) - or size to meet gauge][2] NOTIONS: [Removable Stitch Markers][3] [Yarn Needle to weave in ends][4] [Scissors][5] [Fiber Fill][6] [Safety Eyes][7] [String (for adding Printed Tags)][8] [Poly Craft Pellets][9] YARN: [Herrschners Worsted 8][10] 100% Acrylic; 489yds/226g YARDAGE: Will depend on preferred size and yarn/hook. As written: 80 (210)yds YARN SUBSTITUTIONS: [Brava Worsted][11] 100% Premium Acrylic, 218yds/100g [Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers][12] 100% Acrylic, 489yds/226g [Dishie][13] 100% Cotton, 190yds/100g ABBREVIATIONS: blo - back loop only ch(s) - chain(s) flo - front loop only RS - right side sc - single crochet Sc2tog - single crochet two together sl st - slip stitch st(s) - stitch(es) WS - wrong side GAUGE: sts and rows = 4" by 4"; not critical for this pattern Not sure what gauge is? [Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It][14] SIZES: 2 Sizes Small and Large SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner Let’s be friends on Social Media! Website: [http://www.brianakdesigns.com/][15] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/brianakdesigns/][16] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/BrianaKDesigns/][17] Community Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrianaK/][18] Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/brianaKdesigns/boards/][19] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQxiN8oT3NdwB40iamipSw][20] When sharing projects on social media, I love to see them! Please use #brianakdesigns It is much appreciated and loved! We understand that you may want to put your spin on things. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to make tweaks like using different yarn or adjusting sizing, go for it! However, we kindly ask that you take full responsibility for any changes you make. Unfortunately, we cannot support modifications outside of the patterns and video tutorial. © 2025, Designed by Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All Rights Reserved. This design, the pattern, and the images are the property of Briana K Designs. The buyer may use this pattern for personal use and sales of finished items are also permitted, credit given to Briana K Designs is not only greatly appreciated but smiled upon. No part of this document may be reproduced, altered, or distributed in any form, or by any means, without express written permission from Briana Kepner. [1]: https://youtu.be/jVgDTOfJGik [2]: https://shrsl.com/3vjm6 [3]: https://shrsl.com/3xv7g [4]: https://shrsl.com/2bor2 [5]: https://shrsl.com/2cibs [6]: https://amzn.to/4jEHwC0 [7]: https://amzn.to/42Xfs5H [8]: https://amzn.to/3ERjJiL [9]: https://amzn.to/3RDiFSH [10]: https://shrsl.com/4szuo [11]: https://shrsl.com/2cpuz [12]: https://shrsl.com/4p2mf [13]: https://shrsl.com/2wlcn [14]: https://brianakdesigns.com/what-is-crochet-gauge-and-how-to-fix-it/ [15]: http://www.brianakdesigns.com/ [16]: https://www.instagram.com/brianakdesigns/ [17]: https://www.facebook.com/BrianaKDesigns/ [18]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrianaK [19]: https://www.pinterest.com/brianaKdesigns/boards/ [20]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQxiN8oT3NdwB40iamipSw